The 2009 Seaholm girls softball season has started off with a bang. The competition has been below average so far, but 3 straight mercies, a no-hitter, and a home run by junior Paige Young show a promising future for the girls squad this season.
Even though the Maples haven’t gone up against any teams in their division, standout players Paige Young and Teresa Patterson lead the talented lineup for the this season. Young with her arm and Patterson with her speed will be a deadly combination throughout the entire season.
Multiple players graduated last year from the softball team, so the team this year is very young.
The Maples also moved up a division this year, so it will be a bigger challenge to achieve last year’s success. Team chemistry and strong pitching will help the girls compete in an elite division they have been put in.
“Team chemistry has been superb so far,” junior Katherine Sherbin said. “We will have a successful season if it stays this way.”
The Maples squad is led by senior captains Elle Gaudino, Teresa Patterson, and Allison Squatrito.
Squatrito believes that the captains all earned their spots through hard work for three years. They have key responsibilities when it comes to the team.
“Our most important responsibilities are keeping the team motivated and setting a good example for the players,” Squatrito said.
These three years of hard work earned senior Teresa Patterson a scholarship for softball at Hillsdale College.
Sqautrito said that head coach Mike Hessling stresses a good work ethic and notices the players who put in the effort. Communication in and outside the field, putting in 110%, and focus are crucial for the team’s success. Hessling will be preaching these characteristics the entire season. “With the words of wisdom from Coach we hope it helps our team have a very successful season,” junior Brooke Jackson said.
The next game for the girl’s softball team is Wednesday, April 22nd against Rochester Adams.
